The Genesis Invitational 2023 — Projections

About The Genesis Invitational

The Genesis Invitational is an annual PGA Tour event held at The Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, United States of America. The 2023 edition takes place Feb 15 - 19 with a prize fund of $20m.

Where is The Genesis Invitational played?

The Genesis Invitational is played at The Riviera Country Club, a par 71 course measuring 7,322 yards. Designed by G.C.Thomas, Jr.\ W.P. Bell, the course opened in 1926. Located in Pacific Palisades, California, United States of America.

When does The Genesis Invitational take place?

The Genesis Invitational is contested annually during the PGA Tour season. The 2023 edition was held Feb 15 - 19.

What type of grass is used at The Riviera Country Club?

The greens at The Riviera Country Club are Poa annua, with Kikuyugrass fairways. Poa annua greens can become bumpy in afternoon rounds as the tournament progresses.

What does it take to play well at The Genesis Invitational?

Historically, players who contend at The Genesis Invitational gain the most strokes on the greens (+0.86 SG/round) and on approach (+0.71 SG/round). Around the green also matters, with top-10 finishers averaging +0.51 SG/round.

What happened at The Genesis Invitational in 2022?

In 2022, The Genesis Invitational was won by Joaquin Niemann at -19.